1965 Ford Mustang Convertible 289

Description

Galloping onto the scene midway through 1964, the Ford Mustang completely revolutionized what the American sports car looked like. Boxy and muscular while still being relatively lightweight and fun to drive, the Mustang was an extremely fruitful platform for Ford, both in the showroom and on the racetrack. What's more, it inspired a pony-car arms race between multiple American brands, ushering in a new golden age of domestic performance-oriented vehicles. At the root of all this was the first-gen Mustang - nicely sorted examples can command a pretty penny from collectors looking to add one of the most iconic cars ever built to their stables.

This 1965 Ford Mustang has remained with the seller since 2014. In that time, the car has had aftermarket power-assisted braking equipment installed and its spark plugs have been replaced.

The car is finished in red over a red interior, whose carpet was also recently replaced, according to the seller. It boasts a 289ci V8 powerplant mated to an automatic transmission, sitting on 14-inch GT-style wheels mounted with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires. An off-white soft top accents the monochromatic spec, with an aftermarket air conditioning system and cassette stereo mounted to the dash.

This 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible is now offered with a factory owner's manual and a clean Virginia title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• Mustang convertible from the first full model year of production

• Red over red specification

• Aftermarket air conditioning

• 289ci V8 powerplant

Factory Equipment

• Ford 289ci V8 motor

• Automatic transmission

• The VIN decodes as follows:

  • 5 - 1965

  • F - Dearborn, Michigan, plant

  • 08 - Convertible

  • C - 2V 289ci V8

  • 691782 - Production sequence

Modifications

• Power-assisted disc brakes

• Air conditioning system mounted below dash

• AM/FM cassette head unit

• Aftermarket valve covers

• Edelbrock air cleaner assembly

Services

According to the seller, the following services were performed

• 2014 - Power brake conversion, cowl replacement, carpet kit installation

• 2022 - Replacement plugs and wires

Known Imperfections

• Soft top is torn and needs adjustment to close properly

• Blemishes in exterior paint, particularly on lower valances and rocker panels

• Underside corrosion

• Condition further detailed in the accompanying photo gallery

Included Items

• Factory owner's manual